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Amniotic membrane transplantation in ocular surface disorders.

Abhishek Chandra1, O P S Maurya, Bhaskar Reddy

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|December 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Amniotic membrane transplantation effectively treats various ocular surface disorders, including persistent epithelial defects and alkali injuries, with a lower recurrence rate for pterygium. Some cases, like contracted sockets, showed no improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Ocular surface disorders present significant challenges in ophthalmology.
  • Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) is a recognized therapeutic option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the efficacy of amniotic membrane transplantation in a diverse range of ocular surface disorders.
  • To evaluate outcomes in conditions such as recurrent pterygium, alkali injuries, and persistent epithelial defects.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 70 patients (81 eyes) with various ocular surface disorders.
  • Amniotic membrane preparation from donor placenta, followed by transplantation.
  • Preoperative and postoperative assessments including clinical evaluation, fluorescein staining, and impression cytology.

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Main Results:

  • Good outcomes were achieved in 64 eyes.
  • AMT demonstrated a lower recurrence rate for recurrent pterygium.
  • Excellent results were observed for shield ulcers, persistent epithelial defects, and post-tumor excision defects.
  • Alkali injuries responded well to AMT combined with limbal stem cell therapies.
  • Contracted sockets showed no improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Amniotic membrane transplantation is a valuable treatment for numerous ocular surface disorders.
  • Successful management of acute ocular surface injuries requires thorough initial assessment.
  • AMT offers a promising approach for ocular surface reconstruction and defect repair.